Northern Health leading the way towards climate-resilient healthcare
Northern Health has won a prestigious 2024 Victorian Public Healthcare Award.The awards recognise healthcare workers, public health services, community groups, and volunteers, celebrating their...
The deadliest industry in agriculture
Agricultural workers are being urged to prioritise their safety, with the industry recently ranked second highest for work-related deaths.While Safe Work Australia ranked the...
Plan, prepare, act for Fire Danger Period
With the Fire Danger Period officially declared for the Mitchell Shire and surrounding communities, it is now time to ensure your emergency kit is...
Plants for Wallan Environment Group
A local community group has been named as one of 33 successful recipients of the Bupa Landcare Grants program.The Wallan Environment Group, who is...
Waste not, pay lot in Mitchell Shire
Six offenders have been charged with illegal rubbish dumping in the Mitchell Shire.The charges follow an investigation led by Mitchell Shire Council (MSC), after...
Green and clean at Ritchies IGA stores
Ritchies IGA stores just got a whole lot greener.Officially partnering with sustainable packaging leader MyEcoBag, the grocery chain will now offer customers compostable shopping...
Restoration project progresses in Mill Park
A significant project to restore the health of Mill Park’s Peter Hopper Lake is set to enter a crucial new phase.The first stage of...
Earlier this month, a large rural Willowmavin property changed hands after being with the same family for generations, and the new owners have inherited...
Critters, creatures, and conservation
City of Whittlesea’s Enviro Fest is back, and this year it’s set to be bigger and better than ever before.Taking place this Saturday, November...
Fire Danger Period in effect across the region
The Fire Danger Period (FDP) is now in effect for the Mitchell Shire community until further notice.Nearby and neighbouring areas, such as the City...